10 Miss. Code. R. 402-3.5
Section IV EDUCATION PROGRAM (30-page limit)
Evaluation Detail
Check one (required)
--- Meets the Standard (3)
__ Partially Meets the Standard (2)
__ Does Not Meet the Standard (1)
EVALUATION CRITERIA | RATING | COMMENTS |
A response that meets the standard will: | ||
State if the school intends to use a curriculum that has already been developed or if the school intends to develop core curriculum. | ||
Describe the proposed curriculum and the evidence basis for the selection of this curriculum. Describe the framework for a rigorous, quality academic plan that reflects the needs of the targeted student population and will ensure all students meet or exceed the expectations of the Mississippi Curriculum Standards aligned with the Common Core State Standards. | ||
Describe how the standards will be addressed by providing an overview of the course scope and sequence for every grade that the school would serve. Special attention should be given to secondary programs to ensure that comprehensive explanations of how courses will ensure students are career and college ready upon exiting the school. | ||
For each core subject area, unique focus area, and performance level (grade level, age grouping, etc.) for the first five years of operation, present the resources and instructional materials to be used to aid in the transference of information (trade books, multimedia aids, science kits, etc.) and that are aligned with the mission and philosophy of the school and the proposed learning standards. | ||
Describe the pedagogy that will be employed to effectively deliver the school's curriculum. | ||
Present the school calendar showing the number of days the school will be in session and sample daily class schedules showing hours of operation and allocation of time for core instruction, supplemental instruction, extra-curriculum and after-school activities, if applicable. The school must be kept in session no less than the minimum number of school days established for all public schools in Section 37-13-63. | ||
Describe the school's approach to assessment. Explain how the school will evaluate progress of individual students, cohorts over time, and the school as a whole toward meeting the statewide requirements. In particular, describe how the school will determine proficiency (by grade) for core subjects and report data to the school community. | ||
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to comply with assessment requirements applicable to Mississippi schools consistent with state and federal law. | ||
List high school graduation requirements. | ||
Describe how the school will offer unique supplementary programs and how community resources will be leveraged to accomplish this objective. | ||
Describe the school's approach to educating students with varying needs- students with disabilities, ELL students, gifted and talented students and those who are academically behind grade level expectations. | ||
Describe the school's academic intervention and acceleration systems with special emphasis to RTI and high school requirements listed in the RFP. | ||
Describe the school's plan to identify and serve gifted and talented students. | ||
Describe the school's plan for identifying and successfully serving students with disabilities (including all of the school's proposed policies pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, and the school's procedures for securing and providing evaluations and related services pursuant to federal law). | ||
A description of co-curricular or extracurricular programs and how those programs will be funded and delivered. | ||
Outline the measurable annual goals on each item in the Performance Framework |
Total points for this section: ____________________
Required Exhibits:
Sample daily schedule for each grade at which the school intends to operate
Annual calendar for the first year of operation
Annual goals for the Performance Framework
Strengths
Concerns and Suggested Interview Questions
10 Miss. Code. R. 402-3.5